Posts by Katy Vaninger
November 2019 Community Events & Resources
New Company: Joshin Joshin is a new company that created an app to find respite care for people with special needs. It’s live in the Twin Cities and they’ve already set it up that waivers can pay for the app. Denver is on the list of upcoming cities. To learn more visit the website. Ride…
Read MoreWe love Halloween!
Happy Halloween to All! Last Thursday, October 24, was our annual Halloween event, which is a much-beloved event for staff and people in service with us. This year we had over 400 guests in attendance. The event is a wonderful way to celebrate as a group, have a lot of laughs, and blow off some…
Read MoreCommunity Outreach Hosts Trunk or Treat Event
Trick-or-treating for All! On October 20, at the Jewell office, the Community Outreach Team hosted a Trunk or Treat event for all individuals and families of Developmental Pathways. Children dressed up in costumes, trunks were decorated for trick-or-treating, and there was even a mini goat to pet! Inside were crafts, fake tattoos, face painting, snacks,…
Read MoreMatt VanAuken is named as Chief Executive Officer for Developmental Pathways
We are pleased to announce that Matt VanAuken has been selected as CEO & Executive Director for Developmental Pathways, Continuum of Colorado, and Nonprofit Management Services of Colorado. Matt formerly held the title as Chief Operations Officer, and when CEO Melanie Worley announced her retirement in July of 2019, Matt stepped in as Interim CEO.…
Read MoreOutstanding Service Coordinator Award 2019
Anne Buchanan recognized by the Early Intervention (EI) Colorado Interagency Coordinating Council (CICC) Please join in congratulating Developmental Pathway’s Anne Buchanan for being selected to receive the 2019 Outstanding Service Coordinator Award. This year the Early Intervention (EI) Colorado Interagency Coordinating Council (CICC) is recognizing an exemplary service coordinator who goes above and beyond the requirements of his…
Read MoreSeptember 2019 Community Events & Resources
September 27 – Finding Your Calm in the Storm Finding your calm in the storm: recognizing, preventing, and healing secondary trauma in professionals working with young children and families. Click here to learn more about this day of education and self-care. HRCA Therapeutic Rec Activities Making plans for the fall? Check out Special Olympics Bowling…
Read MoreNow Open: An Inclusive Playground for All!
Located at Red-tailed Hawk Park in Aurora On Saturday, August 24, 2019, the community gathered for the ceremonial grand opening of a public inclusive playground designed for all ages and abilities at Red-tailed Hawk Park in Aurora. The celebratory event featured music, food, activities, and the unveiling of the playground. The playground area features a sensory garden,…
Read MoreIntroducing Our Program Navigator: A Handy Video Guide of Our Programs by Age Group
My child has a developmental disability, and we need support. Where do I start? Developmental Pathways is a Community Centered Board that serves people of all ages with developmental disabilities and delays who live in Arapahoe and Douglas Counties and the city of Aurora. At DP we have three programs to help people find funding…
Read MorePulling For A Purpose!
Special Olympics Colorado Plane Pull – August 17, 2019 It’s no secret that Special Olympics Colorado provides many wonderful opportunities for community participation for people of all abilities. Every year on a Saturday in August, they host one of our favorite events to participate in: The Plane Pull at Denver International Airport. This year Special…
Read MoreDevelopmental Pathways Annual Fashion Show – August 2019
Thank you to all who helped make this event a success! The annual Developmental Pathways Fashion Show, in partnership with Park Meadows Mall and Macy’s, provided an opportunity for 25 models to walk the runway! First Responders from City of Lone Tree Police Department, Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, and South Metro Fire Rescue escorted the…
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